Assistant Accountant Job in Preston | £26,000 – £40,000 | Hybrid Accountancy Practice Role
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Salary: £26,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hybrid Working: 5 days in-office per fortnight
An established and growing accountancy practice in Preston is looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant with a minimum of three years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, forward-thinking firm with a young and dynamic team of 11. The firm offers genuine flexibility, strong progression, and a supportive culture where performance and contribution are openly recognised.
For the right candidate, the salary can go up to £40,000, making this a highly competitive opportunity in the Preston market.
Please note, this role requires practice experience rather than industry-only or contractor backgrounds.
Why Apply for This Assistant Accountant Job in Preston?
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Salary between £26,000 and £40,000
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Hybrid working structure
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Early Friday finish every week (9am – 2pm)
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Flexible start and finish times Monday to Thursday
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24 days holiday plus bank holidays, including a guaranteed Christmas closure
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Pension contribution
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Tax-free life insurance with wellbeing app
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Payment of professional subscriptions
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Study support for ACCA available
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Full transparency on firm performance and individual contribution
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Modern office opposite a beautiful park with café
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Games room including darts, pool and Xbox, plus office bar
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Team events such as bowling, crazy golf, curling and social lunches
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Bottomless tea, coffee and soft drinks
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Casual dress code
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Lots of onsite parking
Key Responsibilities
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Bookkeeping and VAT returns using accounting software, primarily Xero
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Preparing statutory accounts to review stage
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Assisting with personal tax returns for directors and shareholders
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Working with Iris Accountancy Suite for accounts and tax
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Maintaining structured Excel workbooks
Experience Required
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Minimum three years’ experience in an accountancy practice
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Strong bookkeeping and VAT experience
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Confident preparing accounts to review stage
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Experience using Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
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Good working knowledge of Excel
Personal tax experience is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.
Working Pattern
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Hybrid model: 5 days in-office every 10 working days
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Mondays required in-office for workflow meetings
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First Thursday of each month required in-office for team meetings
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Structured rota to ensure team collaboration
Working Hours
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Monday to Thursday: Flexible start between 8am and 10am, finish between 4pm and 6pm
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Friday: 9am – 2pm
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30-minute lunch break
Salary & Study Support
Salary range £26,000 – £40,000, depending on experience and level of support required.
The upper end of the salary range is available for candidates who can work more independently and require minimal training. Study support for ACCA can be considered, with salary reflecting the level of support provided.
How to Apply
To apply for this Assistant Accountant role in Preston, please contact:
Amy Doumbia
Talent Partner
T: 07842 313 876
E: amy@supreme-ss.com